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Hi Mavis. Thanks for writing in today. When the power steering light is illuminated, it can be caused by multiple component failures, ranging from a faulty or loose sensor, to electrical or mechanical failures including a damaged power steering pump,...

The red brake light is primarily lit when you apply the emergency brake, but it also lights up when you have a hydraulic problem with the brakes. Things like low fluid levels, leaking wheel cylinders, or brake hoses can also...

You may have a defective starter but will need to monitor the start signal on starter to see if it stays on while the start signal is on. If losing start signal to starter then you may have a bad...

If your battery is dead overnight then you may have a short in one of the systems or an interior light is on inside the vehicle. You should have the charging system checked on the vehicle to make sure it...

Hi there. In most cases, an engine misfire is caused by either an ignition or fuel system related component. Specifically, either a fuel injector is not firing correctly or the spark plug or ignition coil is not firing correctly. The...

Hey there. I would not expect anything in or around the oil pan itself to make rattling noises that might be considered musical. Heat shields for exhaust manifolds and other metal brackets and shielding can make lots of rattling noises,...

If the throttle assembly has a cable that attaches the pedal to the throttle valve, the cable must be inspected to see if it is binding within the insulation. Excessive carbon build-up may cause the throttle plate to stick, which...

This can happen for a number of reasons, however, the smoking and liquid leaking is a sign that your car has overheated. This can happen when the thermostat is not working properly or the coolant fans are not coming on...

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You will need to see if you can put a socket on the front crankshaft pulley bolt and turn the motor by hand to see if the engine is free to turn over. Check the oil to see if it...

This is your anti-theft system taking over as a result of the new battery being installed. This is unfortunately something that usually requires the dealer to reset due to safety precautions. Often times you will need to establish some kind...

Hi there. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to find a repair facility you can trust. The knocking/rattle noise could be any number of components creating the noise. At this point the engine not cranking needs to be diagnosed, whether it...

Most likely, the master cylinder has gone bad as well. 70,000 miles is a long time ago. The only other thing that you could try is either pressure, or vacuum bleeding the clutch system, with one of the many different...

A stretched belt or a faulty belt tensioner are the most likely causes. I would recommend having the tensioner checked first by a YourMechanic technician. If the tensioner seems to be working properly, the belt is the next likely cause....

Hi there. The codes you provided are commonly related to the EGR or Exhaust Gas Recirculation system; specifically the EGR valve or solenoid. You may want to read this article on what typically triggers these codes and possible solutions. ...